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THE SHORTRIDOE DAILY ECHO
Monday, January 13, 1964
SEMESTER CONTINUES
Letters to the Editor:
Contrary to a popular befief, the school semester does not
end with the completion of the final tests. These final three
days are just as meaningful jind significant as the first three
of last week. *
Tests are over. A week qy more of long and hard studying
has been completed. Yet, however, grades are not recorded and
a good test score and mlany hard hours of study could easily
be a matter of waste if laziness governs your final three days-
activities and conduct. An air of joy, relief, and happiness
inevitably surrounds all of us but a definite responsibility remains prevalent. This responsibility is to our school, our teachers, our classmates, but most important of all, to ourselves.
Let's not let three days of too much joy or celebration ruin
a semester's many days of hard work:'
SHS Annual—A Valuable Item
■Recently it has bee^i observed that many pupils of Shortridge give poor excuses**for not buying the Annual.
The Annual is not something which is produced for profit,
but something which' serves as a memorial of Shortridge to
the student body. It also shows outsiders and Shortridgers information about the faculty, studerrt body, and many activities
which were not known earlier.
After graduation it serves a big purpose. It brings back
wonderful and enjoyable memories ofShGrtridge as a whole.
When asked to buy an Annual,"*don't give a poor excuse,
but think first of what can be gained from buying this book.
NOOS . . .
Kevin Parnell, a freshman at
Broad Ripple High School, has
described the year his family
spent in Scotland on a teacher
exchange program.
While in Scotland, Kevin attended a six-year high school.
The two extra years are equivalent to seventh and eighth
Grades are issued to the students
were quite different from American schools because they use a
numerical grading system.
Grades are issued to the student
only twice a year. The classes
are very large, and about 70%
of the students leave school
when they reach the age of 15.
Kevin also explained that all
students must wear uniforms.
When the high school course of
studies has been completed there
is no commencement ceremony
of any type.
This year, at Southport High
School, there are 14 sets of twins
By LiUda Wickenkamp
«-*» •**
roaming the halls and classes
confusing friends and teachers.
Recently in the Southport Journal, each has discussed the,,ad-
vantages and disadvantages' of
having a twin.
Last Friday, Washington High
School was privileged to be host
to the Indianapolis Symphonic
Orchestra, with Izler Solomon
directing. This was one of a series of visits to city high schools
which the symphony annually
makes.
This is the 33rd season of the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the seventh under the
leadership of Mr. Solomon. The
orchestra is rated among the
top ten in the nation.
Economy: Among the English
language's many puzzling words
is "economy" which means the
larger size in soap flakes and the
small size in autos.
—The Booster
Lafayette Jefferson High
THE SHORTRIDGE DAILY ECHO
Strives for straightforward, unbiased high school Journalism
—Chronicles the Interests and
activities of the students—Interprets the life of the school
to the community—Encourages
scholarship and sportsmanship
—Sustains unity between student opinion and administrative policies—Fosters Shortridge
spirit.
Issued every school day from the first Monday after the beginning of school In
September until the last Friday before the end of school ln June, with th<
exception of the last wck ln January.
Published at Shortridge High School, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis 7
Indiana. Mall subscription $4.00 per year. Second-class postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sports Editor: Frank PhUUppl.
MONDAY'S STAFF
Editor: Steve Power.
Reporters nnd Tryouts: Beth Bonham, Michel Cannon, Josephine Cheatam,
Ronald Gurnell, Kathy Hays, Mlnyon Harding. Michael James, Lynn McDowell,
hee Martin. Becky Miller, Nancy Noe. Ronald Payne, Anne Purdy, Harry Radliffe,
Sandy Read. Norma Rose, Yvonne Sheldon, Terry Sliver, Irmn Thompson, Steve
Traylor, Slgur Whltaker, Linda Wleckrnkamp and Cassandra Williamson.
Columnists: Jane Graham, Kathy Hays, and Lynn McDowell.
Glen Sargent, Mike Solmauoff, Terry SUvor, Steve Traylor. Warren Ward.
Bookkeeper: Joe Blatt. «-»u.
Dear Editor:
As one reads down the sports page or the school news
section of a newspaper, he finds that almost all schools which
were named after prominent figures have retained that person's entire name. Harry E. Wood, Thomas Carr Howe, George
Washington, and Emmerich Manual are all examples of this.
However, our school, named after Abraham C. Shortridge, former superintendent of Indianapolis schools and president of
Purdue University, is almost always referred to as Shortridge
or solely SHS.
In order to rectify this error and to give due respect to
Mr. Shortridge, a small band of students are starting a campaign today to have our school called Abraham C. Shortridge
High School.
This would eliminate several problems. All confusion with
other high schools whose names begin with "S" would be
eliminated. When ACSHS was referred to, there would be no
difficulty in distinction. As a school, we would more closely
bear Mr. Shortridge's legacy, and his well-known name would
be more closely associated with ours. It will be hard to change
a student body's thinking on this subject, but this group's
devotion is remarkable, and in a very short time our school
will be well known by Its true name. •?
Steve Traylor
Editor's note: Mr. Shortridge, according to most existing
records, always used his initials, A.C., and seldom his first
name. The name Shortridge has been a tradition for 100 years
—a little too long to be broken now.
Dear Editor:
Shortridge has long been a school of top scholastic standing through its teachers, administration, and students and
undoubtedly will continue to be so for many more years to
come. However, like all successful institutions, the Shortridge
system has its faults. One realizes that there are many factors
involved in the running of such a large school, but those faults
which can be improved should be corrected as soon as possible.
Since I have been at Shortridge, there have been several facets
of test week that have met with sincere disapproval by many
of my classmates. I would like to mention some of these problems which come up frequently, and about which unfortunately
nothing constructive has been done to alleviate the ridiculous
burden it puts on all students.
During this past week the scheduling of tests was set up
so that one day had three tests. It's bad enough that the IBM
machine has complicated grading in such a way that test week
has been jammed one-half week ahead, cutting into the time
for regular work. When a student has three tests in one day,
it merely compounds the problem of test week.
The new IBM system has necessitated the increase in assignments during test week so that students not only must
review their entire semester's work (This is not cramming, the
difference being* that all students need to review; whereas
only the poorer students must cram frantically in order to
pass the course.), but they must also continue their regular
studies. Some of these assignments include research papers,
revision of term papers, and other time-consuming efforts. At
most colleges there is usually an entire period of one to two
weeks set aside for testing, during which no classes are held.
It is impossible, even in this time granted by colleges, for a
student to learn a semester's work in a few all-night sessions.
Although the colleges are at one extreme, there is much wisdom in their plan which could be modified to high school
procedures.
Although teachers are compelled by certain requirements
to cover the material for a certain course, they should have
some freedom to be considerate of the homework which they
assign. It is unfair for teachers to increase the load of homework (if they give any at all) for students who have worked
hard all year long, but must lose sleep, health, and scholastic
attitude in order to conform to an outmoded system. Teachers
should respect the test week and adhere to it, keeping homework at a minimum during that time in order that students
will be able to maintain the high standards of Shortridge.
There is nothing more discouraging than spending an entire
night STUDYING for a test (often in three classes on one
day) only to find a two-hour assignment to do the next night.
This dulls the intellectual spirit of the student body and creates unnecessary resentment toward the faculty and the school.
One would hope that such vociferous resentment would have
a progressive effect on the faculty and administration.
A Senior

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THE SHORTRIDOE DAILY ECHO
Monday, January 13, 1964
SEMESTER CONTINUES
Letters to the Editor:
Contrary to a popular befief, the school semester does not
end with the completion of the final tests. These final three
days are just as meaningful jind significant as the first three
of last week. *
Tests are over. A week qy more of long and hard studying
has been completed. Yet, however, grades are not recorded and
a good test score and mlany hard hours of study could easily
be a matter of waste if laziness governs your final three days-
activities and conduct. An air of joy, relief, and happiness
inevitably surrounds all of us but a definite responsibility remains prevalent. This responsibility is to our school, our teachers, our classmates, but most important of all, to ourselves.
Let's not let three days of too much joy or celebration ruin
a semester's many days of hard work:'
SHS Annual—A Valuable Item
■Recently it has bee^i observed that many pupils of Shortridge give poor excuses**for not buying the Annual.
The Annual is not something which is produced for profit,
but something which' serves as a memorial of Shortridge to
the student body. It also shows outsiders and Shortridgers information about the faculty, studerrt body, and many activities
which were not known earlier.
After graduation it serves a big purpose. It brings back
wonderful and enjoyable memories ofShGrtridge as a whole.
When asked to buy an Annual,"*don't give a poor excuse,
but think first of what can be gained from buying this book.
NOOS . . .
Kevin Parnell, a freshman at
Broad Ripple High School, has
described the year his family
spent in Scotland on a teacher
exchange program.
While in Scotland, Kevin attended a six-year high school.
The two extra years are equivalent to seventh and eighth
Grades are issued to the students
were quite different from American schools because they use a
numerical grading system.
Grades are issued to the student
only twice a year. The classes
are very large, and about 70%
of the students leave school
when they reach the age of 15.
Kevin also explained that all
students must wear uniforms.
When the high school course of
studies has been completed there
is no commencement ceremony
of any type.
This year, at Southport High
School, there are 14 sets of twins
By LiUda Wickenkamp
«-*» •**
roaming the halls and classes
confusing friends and teachers.
Recently in the Southport Journal, each has discussed the,,ad-
vantages and disadvantages' of
having a twin.
Last Friday, Washington High
School was privileged to be host
to the Indianapolis Symphonic
Orchestra, with Izler Solomon
directing. This was one of a series of visits to city high schools
which the symphony annually
makes.
This is the 33rd season of the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the seventh under the
leadership of Mr. Solomon. The
orchestra is rated among the
top ten in the nation.
Economy: Among the English
language's many puzzling words
is "economy" which means the
larger size in soap flakes and the
small size in autos.
—The Booster
Lafayette Jefferson High
THE SHORTRIDGE DAILY ECHO
Strives for straightforward, unbiased high school Journalism
—Chronicles the Interests and
activities of the students—Interprets the life of the school
to the community—Encourages
scholarship and sportsmanship
—Sustains unity between student opinion and administrative policies—Fosters Shortridge
spirit.
Issued every school day from the first Monday after the beginning of school In
September until the last Friday before the end of school ln June, with th<
exception of the last wck ln January.
Published at Shortridge High School, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis 7
Indiana. Mall subscription $4.00 per year. Second-class postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sports Editor: Frank PhUUppl.
MONDAY'S STAFF
Editor: Steve Power.
Reporters nnd Tryouts: Beth Bonham, Michel Cannon, Josephine Cheatam,
Ronald Gurnell, Kathy Hays, Mlnyon Harding. Michael James, Lynn McDowell,
hee Martin. Becky Miller, Nancy Noe. Ronald Payne, Anne Purdy, Harry Radliffe,
Sandy Read. Norma Rose, Yvonne Sheldon, Terry Sliver, Irmn Thompson, Steve
Traylor, Slgur Whltaker, Linda Wleckrnkamp and Cassandra Williamson.
Columnists: Jane Graham, Kathy Hays, and Lynn McDowell.
Glen Sargent, Mike Solmauoff, Terry SUvor, Steve Traylor. Warren Ward.
Bookkeeper: Joe Blatt. «-»u.
Dear Editor:
As one reads down the sports page or the school news
section of a newspaper, he finds that almost all schools which
were named after prominent figures have retained that person's entire name. Harry E. Wood, Thomas Carr Howe, George
Washington, and Emmerich Manual are all examples of this.
However, our school, named after Abraham C. Shortridge, former superintendent of Indianapolis schools and president of
Purdue University, is almost always referred to as Shortridge
or solely SHS.
In order to rectify this error and to give due respect to
Mr. Shortridge, a small band of students are starting a campaign today to have our school called Abraham C. Shortridge
High School.
This would eliminate several problems. All confusion with
other high schools whose names begin with "S" would be
eliminated. When ACSHS was referred to, there would be no
difficulty in distinction. As a school, we would more closely
bear Mr. Shortridge's legacy, and his well-known name would
be more closely associated with ours. It will be hard to change
a student body's thinking on this subject, but this group's
devotion is remarkable, and in a very short time our school
will be well known by Its true name. •?
Steve Traylor
Editor's note: Mr. Shortridge, according to most existing
records, always used his initials, A.C., and seldom his first
name. The name Shortridge has been a tradition for 100 years
—a little too long to be broken now.
Dear Editor:
Shortridge has long been a school of top scholastic standing through its teachers, administration, and students and
undoubtedly will continue to be so for many more years to
come. However, like all successful institutions, the Shortridge
system has its faults. One realizes that there are many factors
involved in the running of such a large school, but those faults
which can be improved should be corrected as soon as possible.
Since I have been at Shortridge, there have been several facets
of test week that have met with sincere disapproval by many
of my classmates. I would like to mention some of these problems which come up frequently, and about which unfortunately
nothing constructive has been done to alleviate the ridiculous
burden it puts on all students.
During this past week the scheduling of tests was set up
so that one day had three tests. It's bad enough that the IBM
machine has complicated grading in such a way that test week
has been jammed one-half week ahead, cutting into the time
for regular work. When a student has three tests in one day,
it merely compounds the problem of test week.
The new IBM system has necessitated the increase in assignments during test week so that students not only must
review their entire semester's work (This is not cramming, the
difference being* that all students need to review; whereas
only the poorer students must cram frantically in order to
pass the course.), but they must also continue their regular
studies. Some of these assignments include research papers,
revision of term papers, and other time-consuming efforts. At
most colleges there is usually an entire period of one to two
weeks set aside for testing, during which no classes are held.
It is impossible, even in this time granted by colleges, for a
student to learn a semester's work in a few all-night sessions.
Although the colleges are at one extreme, there is much wisdom in their plan which could be modified to high school
procedures.
Although teachers are compelled by certain requirements
to cover the material for a certain course, they should have
some freedom to be considerate of the homework which they
assign. It is unfair for teachers to increase the load of homework (if they give any at all) for students who have worked
hard all year long, but must lose sleep, health, and scholastic
attitude in order to conform to an outmoded system. Teachers
should respect the test week and adhere to it, keeping homework at a minimum during that time in order that students
will be able to maintain the high standards of Shortridge.
There is nothing more discouraging than spending an entire
night STUDYING for a test (often in three classes on one
day) only to find a two-hour assignment to do the next night.
This dulls the intellectual spirit of the student body and creates unnecessary resentment toward the faculty and the school.
One would hope that such vociferous resentment would have
a progressive effect on the faculty and administration.
A Senior